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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.82, 24,440.55 and 9,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.82, 24,440.55 and 9,753.11 is: 13,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.82 : 24,440.55 = 9,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.82/24,440.55 = 9,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.82x = 24,440.55 × 9,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.82x = 238,371,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,371,250.41/17,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.08

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